Kari Halonen
Norway Introduces Tourist Tax to Manage Growing Visitor Numbers
Norway Introduces Tourist Tax to Manage Growing Visitor Numbers Starting this summer, Norway has passed a new law enabling municipalities to introduce a tourist tax in areas significantly impacted by tourism. Approved in June, the decision grants local governments broad authority to apply the tax based on their specific needs and conditions. The tourist tax,…
ToolBox Consulting Ltd. – Celebrating 25 Years of Transforming Tourism
August 2nd, 2025 marks a remarkable milestone in the story of ToolBox Consulting Ltd. – 25 years of dedication, innovation, and international impact in the tourism industry. From modest beginnings to becoming a widely respected player in the Nordic and Baltic regions, our journey has been fueled by a passion for travel, a commitment to…
French Market and Sustainable Tourism – Overview
French Market and Sustainable Tourism – Overview 1. Growing Interest in Sustainable Tourism According to several studies, interest in sustainable travel among French consumers is growing. A report by Businesscoot (2023) indicates that 63% of French travelers consider environmental impact when choosing their destination. This is supported by ADEME (France’s Agency for Ecological Transition), which…
French Tourism in Finland: Who Should Participate in French Marketing Activities?
As international travel continues to recover, France remains a steadily growing source market for Finnish tourism. Based on overnight stays by French travelers in 2019, 2023, and 2024, clear trends emerge regarding their preferred destinations and travel behavior in Finland. French Overnight Stays in Finland (2019, 2023, 2024 Combined) French tourists recorded over 1.1 million…
Australian Outbound Travel: Landscape & Outlook (Autumn 2025 → Full‑year 2026)
Australian Outbound Travel: Landscape & Outlook (Autumn 2025 → Full‑year 2026) We have gathered here information about Australian outbound tourism stategistcs. Australian residents have returned to international travel at record pace. A total of 11.6 million outbound trips were taken in the year to December 2024, up 16.2 % on 2023, and the first quarter of 2025 alone saw 1.85 million leisure departures (+15 % YoY,…